Government congratulates Donald Trump on his victory

November 9, 2016 10:18 AM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has congratulated Donald Trump on his victory in the US presidential election: “What great news. Democracy is still alive”, Mr. Orbán posted online.

In his statement, Mr. Szijjártó wrote that the American people have made their decision and, after a remarkable campaign, democracy has emerged stronger.

The Minister said that in both the world economy and world politics a new era has begun – one which poses historic challenges for the whole world. To address these challenges new and courageous approaches, new and innovative policies will be needed.